Ashton-Sandy Spring, Maryland Weather
Ashton-Sandy Spring, Maryland — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast, soil and crop conditions for Ashton-Sandy Spring, Montgomery County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Ashton-Sandy Spring. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Ashton-Sandy Spring is published on the Montgomery County Airpark (KGAI) page, 14 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 4 airfields within reach of Ashton-Sandy Spring have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Ashton-Sandy Spring: Frederick Municipal Airport (KFDK) 43 km · Leesburg Executive Airport (KJYO) 48 km · Carroll County Regional Jack B Poage Field (KDMW) 51 km
Conditions reported at KGAI describe the airfield itself. Weather 14 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Ashton-Sandy Spring specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Ashton-Sandy Spring.
About Ashton-Sandy Spring, Maryland
Ashton-Sandy Spring unfolds across a landscape of rolling hills, where the verdant embrace of mature trees softens the contours of the terrain. It lies 3.2 miles east of Olney, MD (from Olney, MD: bearing 92°T), and is situated 9.7 miles south-south-west of Howard. Streams, like silver threads, meander through the valleys, feeding the rich, dark earth that characterizes this part of Montgomery County. The air here carries a particular stillness, especially in the early morning, a quietude broken only by the distant call of a hawk or the rustle of leaves underfoot. Fields of cultivated crops, a patchwork of greens and golds depending on the season, stretch towards horizons defined by the gentle rise and fall of the land, hinting at a deep connection to the agricultural pulse that has long defined this region. The character of Ashton-Sandy Spring is one of quiet resilience, a place where nature's presence is felt not as an imposition, but as an integral element of daily life. The history of Ashton-Sandy Spring is deeply intertwined with the agricultural endeavors of early settlers, who recognized the fertile potential of its rolling fields. This legacy continues to echo in the presence of working farms and open spaces, even as the area has evolved. The local economy, while no longer solely agrarian, retains a strong connection to the land, with a significant portion dedicated to agriculture and the preservation of its rural character. Scattered throughout Ashton-Sandy Spring are reminders of its past, from historic farmhouses that stand as silent sentinels to the enduring spirit of community that has seen it through generations. The quality of light here, particularly as dusk settles, lends a soft, golden hue to the landscape, a subtle beauty that speaks to the enduring charm and deeply rooted identity of Ashton-Sandy Spring.
Live animated radar for Ashton-Sandy Spring and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
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| Location | Ashton-Sandy Spring, Montgomery County, Maryland |
| Coordinates | 39.1515°N, 77.0065°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 20861 |
| Area Code | 301, 240 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Ashton-Sandy Spring, Maryland Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Ashton-Sandy Spring, Maryland, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Ashton-Sandy Spring includes coordinates 39.151500°N, 77.006500°W, situated in Montgomery County. ZIP code 20861. Telephone area code: 301, 240. Timezone: Eastern Time (America/New_York).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
